If you need to file a lawsuit, you do not have an unlimited amount of time to do so. No matter what type of case you are filing, there is always a limit to when you can sue. A statute of limitations applies to most criminal actions and all civil actions. Once the statute of limitations passes, you can no longer file a lawsuit. Thus, you need to be aware of the timelines in your case or else you can lose the right to a financial recovery or other legal relief, such as an injunction or specific performance of a contract.

Oil and gas leasing is a complex area. The landowner wants to monetize and be paid for the resources on their property, while the oil company wants to maximize its profits and ensure a steady supply of products. Oil and gas leases often require extensive negotiations between the two parties. It is essential to get […]

For small business owners, legal issues can be both distracting and dangerous. They require time and attention from the business owner that is better used growing their company. In addition, legal matters put owners in a difficult position because they are dealing with matters that are unfamiliar to them. If they make a mistake, it […]

A fiduciary duty is a legal obligation wherein one party is legally required to act in the best interests of another. The obligated party is known as the fiduciary and is entrusted with the care of the other party’s finances, property, or other valuables. When a breach of this legal duty occurs, it can result […]

Purchasing a franchise has become one of the more popular business models in the United States – as well as globally – in recent years. According to research from Statista, in 2019 alone, the economic output of franchise establishments within the U.S. totaled roughly 787.5 billion dollars. With this in mind, it’s no wonder franchising […]

With so many businesses now having an online presence through a website and/or social media, many have turned to digital sources to gain access to images labeled as ‘free’ to catch the attention of prospective clients and customers. As more companies utilize these sources, it’s important to be aware of potential intellectual property violations and […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected businesses in more ways than one. While many have been able to obtain funding or loans through the Paycheck Protection Program or an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), others have found coronavirus loan fraud issues. This is true for Wells Fargo, which recently fired over 100 employees for defrauding […]

Businesses of all sizes in many different industries have faced a countless amount of struggles in 2020 alone. Despite this, it’s imperative that business owners remain aware of potential conflicts that could arise and hurt or derail operations even further. Having a good understanding of the several different types of business torts that could arise […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought forth many challenges for business owners to tackle. Dealing with the shutdown of operations earlier this year and establishing the safest ways to return to work have already put a lot of pressure on businesses to maintain safe protocols and turn a profit. Because of this, it’s important for business […]

Running a successful business comes with its own unique set of challenges – and business partnerships are essential for success. The Coronavirus pandemic has no doubt thrown curveballs at business owners across the country, but what happens to a business when one business partner falls ill to COVID-19 – or worse, becomes incapacitated or succumbs […]